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Procedures

LUGGAGE CARRIER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the screws from the luggage carrier end supports.
2. With an assistant, remove the luggage carrier from the roof as an assembly.
3. Remove the screws from the side rail supports.
4. Remove the side rail supports from the side rails.




5. Remove the screws from the cross rails.
6. Remove the cross rails from the sliders.




7. Remove the rubber strips from the cross bar assemblies.
8. Remove the tap plates from the cross rails.
9. Loosen the knobs from the sliders and the lock plates in the slide rails.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the sliders and the lock plates into the slots on the side rails.
2. Hand-tighten the knobs into the sliders and the lock plates.
3. Install the tap plates in the cross rails.




4. Install the cross rails on to the sliders.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the screws to the cross rails.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

6. Install the side rail supports to the side rails.
7. Install the screws to the side rail supports.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

8. With an assistant, install the luggage carrier as an assembly onto the roof.




9. Install the end support to the roof screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.8 N.m (25 lb in).




10. Install the rubber strips to the cross bar assemblies.